NATO Recent Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most recent programs for the NATO Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=970
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTSun, 02 Aug 2015 23:47:14 GMTFuture of NATOSecretary General Jens Stoltenberg talked about the challenges facing NATO and the ways in which the transatlantic alliance must adapt to address future threats. He discussed Russian aggression against Ukraine and what he calls Russia's "nuclear sabre rattling" in the region as destabilizing and dangerous. After his remarks he responded to questions from Ms. Conley and members of the audience.
This was a Statesmen's Forum of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326264-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326264-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTPresident Obama Meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens StoltenbergPresident Obama and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke to reporters following a meeting at the White House to discuss topics including Ukraine, Russia, Jordan, Libya, and the troop drawdown in Afghanistan. President Obama said that the U.S. was working with NATO to fight ISIL.* President Obama began his remarks with concerns about the floods in Texas and he also urged the Senate to work through the congressional break to make sure the U.S. was not left vulnerable by the expiration of the PATRIOT Act at the end of the month.
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS or DAISH/DAESH in Arabic), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326218-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326218-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Operations and European Command UpdateNATO Supreme Allied Commander General Philip Breedlove briefed reporters on NATO operations. He also discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ISIS* foreign fighters flowing in and out of Europe.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325689-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325689-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTGeneral Wesley Clark on National Security and Foreign PolicyGeneral Wesley Clark, former NATO supreme allied commander in Europe, talked about the U.S. national security and foreign policy issues. He named Ukraine as his top concern. He also discussed military strategy against ISIS* and the effectiveness of the air campaign in Iraq and Syria.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324468-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324468-3Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTU.S.-Europe Military AffairsNATO Supreme Allied Commander and U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove briefed reporters on the continuing conflict in Ukraine and military operations with European allies. General Breedlove joined European Union countries in denouncing the previous-day separatist vote in rebel-held eastern Ukraine, which was viewed as another step in breaking away from Ukraine and establishing an independent pro-Russia enclave. Other topics included funding for 2016, the possibility of more "lone wolf" attacks from *ISIS, and consolidation of bases in Europe.
*The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322539-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322539-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO and European DefenseMajor General Walter Piatt, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe and commander of the U.S. Army NATO, talked about the future of a centralized European defense strategy and the need to build on decisions made at the 2012 NATO summit. Topics included the state of NATO operations, Russia's intervention in Ukraine, and the impact of U.S. budget constraints and European austerity measures on the alliance.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322140-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322140-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Department Briefing with General Philip BreedloveNATO Supreme Allied Commander and U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove briefed reporters and took their questions on NATO European missions and exercises. He spoke about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as efforts to build a coalition against Islamic State militants.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321520-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321520-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTSecretary General Rasmussen on the Future of NATOAnders Fogh Rasmussen, during his last month as the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, talked about the future of NATO. He talked about the NATO summit earlier in the month in Wales, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the continuing threat to security posed by ISIL*. He condemned the murders by ISIL of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and of British aid worker David Haines. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience. This event in Brussels was hosted by Carnegie Europe.
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist Sunni militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.
There are brief audio difficulties.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321493-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321493-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTPrime Minister David Cameron on NATO SummitPrime Minister Cameron spoke to the House of Commons about the NATO summit in Wales and responded to questions from members. Regarding the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the Prime Minister said the ceasefire was only the first step in the process. On combating the Islamic State*, Mr. Cameron said the only boots on the ground in Iraq should be "Iraqis".
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist Sunni militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321336-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321336-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTState Department Daily BriefingMarie Harf briefed reporters and responded to their questions at the daily State Department briefing. Topics included the NATO summit in Wales, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and ISIL.*
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist Sunni militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321324-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321324-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO News Conference on Russia-Ukraine ConflictNATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko spoke to reporters at the NATO summit in Wales about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They both called upon Russia to to pull back its troop from Ukraine and end the "illegal" annexation of Crimea.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321306-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321306-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Alliance ChallengesRobert Levinson talked about the challenges and crises NATO members face at the organization's 2014 summit in Wales, including ongoing situations in Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and Gaza.
C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the conclusion of the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321212-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321212-4Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen PhonesTelephone lines were open for viewer responses to the question, "How should President Obama respond to ISIS* and Russia?" Lesley Clark also talked by phone about President Obama's trip to the 2014 NATO Summit, which was being held in Wales.
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321212-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321212-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTPresident Obama at the 2014 NATO SummitLesley Clark, White House correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers, talked by phone about President Obama's trip to the 2014 NATO Summit, which was being held in Wales.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321212-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321212-3Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTPresident Obama on U.S. Relations with Baltic StatesPresident Obama spoke in Tallinn, Estonia, on U.S. relations with the Baltic states. He also talked about protections afforded them under the NATO alliance, and Russia's occupation and annexation of parts of Ukraine.
President Obama was introduced by graduate student Oskar Poola. This speech in the Nordea Concert Hall was to an audience of students, young professionals, and civil society and political leaders.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321278-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321278-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTPresident Obama at the NATO SummitAngela Greiling Keane talked by phone about President Obama's trip to the 2014 NATO Summit and Eastern Europe, and the discussions he was likely to face with world leaders on issues in Ukraine, Iraq, and Syria.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321211-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321211-6Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhite House Daily BriefingJosh Earnest briefed reporters and answered questions on U.S. policy in Iraq and Syria ahead of President Obama's trip to Europe for the upcoming NATO summit. He also said that Obama administration officials would review the authenticity of a video believed to show the beheading of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff by ISIS.*
*The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321256-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321256-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Summit PreviewGeneral Jean-Paul Palomeros talked about the future of NATO and the September 2014 NATO summit in Wales, as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, troop readiness, and other defense issues.
This roundtable discussion with journalists took place at the Sofitel Hotel in Washington, D.C.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321188-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321188-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Summit PreviewHeather Conley and Kathleen Hicks previewed the 2014 NATO summit in Wales and President Obama's trip to Estonia. They also responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321167-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321167-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTBritish Ambassador Peter Westmacott on NATOBritish Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Westmacott talked about the future of NATO and transatlantic security issues ahead of the September 2014 NATO summit in the United Kingdom as well as British relations with the U.S. and the European Union. He also addressed the shooting down of the Malaysian airliner in Ukraine and additional sanctions on Russia. After his remarks he responded to questions from Kevin Baron and the audience.
"NATO and The Changing Face of Transatlantic Security" was an event held at the Watergate headquarters of Atlantic Media's [Defense One].http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320558-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320558-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO IssuesNATO Secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Obama at the White House. He said Russia could face deeper sanctions if it continued to destabilize the region. He also spoke about how allegations of election fraud in Afghanistan could affect NATO's presence there if security agreements were not signed before the NATO Summit in September 2014.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320336-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320336-3Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO AgendaPresident Obama and NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh
Rasmussen posed for reporters before their meeting in the Oval Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320336-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320336-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Summit PreviewOutgoing NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen talked about his vision for the future of NATO and previewed the upcoming September 2014 NATO summit in Wales. Secretary General Rasmussen called on European nations to reverse declines in defense spending and pay NATO premiums.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320303-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320303-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTEuropean Command UpdateNATO U.S. Eastern Command Commander Philip Breedlove briefed reporters and answered questions on a range of issues. He addressed questions on the status of the Russia-Ukraine situation and spoke briefly about NATO's role in stabilizing the situation in Iraq and Syriahttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320224-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320224-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Alliances and European SecurityPanelists talked about NATO expansion and alliances, and European security following the end of the Cold War. The panel was made up of former Russian, German, and Polish officials, and topics also included Russia's relationship with NATO and intervention in Ukraine. The panel was moderated by Margaret Warner of PBS NewsHour, and NATO's Deputy Assistant Secretary General also spoke by video link.
The panel was part of a Wilson Center event titled, "Into the Fold or Out in the Cold? NATO Expansion and European Security after the Cold War." The event honored the 20th anniversary of the Brussels Summit, which marked the beginning of NATO's post-Cold War expansion.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319140-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319140-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTSecretary Hagel on NATO ExpansionSecretary of Defense Chuck Hagel talked about NATO expansion and European security following the Cold War. He called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending, saying the U.S. spends three times what other allies do. Following his speech he responded to questions from the audience. He was introduced by Wilson Center president and former Representative Jane Harman.
Secretary Hagel spoke at a Wilson Center event titled, "Into the Fold or Out in the Cold? NATO Expansion and European Security after the Cold War." The event honored the 20th anniversary of the Brussels Summit, which marked the beginning of NATO's post-Cold War expansion.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319140-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319140-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTTrans-Atlantic Security IssuesWitnesses testified on trans-Atlantic security challenges, Russia's intervention in Ukraine, and NATO expansion. In the first panel Victoria Nuland gave an update on the crisis in Ukraine and U.S. policy response. Derek Chollet outlined Pentagon efforts to provide assistance to the region. Im the second panel Ian Brzezinski urged firmer economic sanctions and increased military assistance to Ukraine. Other topics in the second panel included NATO expansion along with energy security in the region.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318814-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318814-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT1954 U.S. Army Film [NATO Maneuvers]This film is a 1954 U.S. Army "Big Picture" report on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cooperative military exercises in Europe to contain the Soviet Union and protect strategic assets such as the Suez canal. The films begins in March 1954 with Exercise Medflex Able, which was held in the Mediterranean Sea near Gibraltar. Also profiled were Exercise Keystone in September 1954, which began near the Achilles Line in Northern Greece, and Exercise Indian Summer, held in the U.S. zone of Germany.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318400-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318400-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen PhonesTelephone lines were open for viewer responses to the question, "Should the U.S. expect more from the European Union and NATO?"
[USA Today] White House correspondent David Jackson spoke by phone about President Obama's meeting with Pope Francis.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318423-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318423-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTRole of NATO and Unrest in UkraineMark Jacobson talked about the role of NATO in Ukraine following Crimea's vote to join Russia. He discussed the history and organization of NATO, how the organization shifted its focus after the end of the Cold War, its history with Ukraine, and the types of support NATO can offer to Ukraine.
C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the conclusion of the program.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318341-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318341-4Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Alliance ChallengesSecretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen outlined NATO plans to address Russian intervention in Ukraine and the vote in the Crimea region in favor of seceding from Ukraine. He called that Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine the greatest threat to European security since the Cold War. He also called on NATO countries to increase their contributions to the alliance.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318361-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318361-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Global Security ChallengesSenators John McCain (R-AZ) and Christopher Murphy (D-CT) and experts on Europe and international Security talked about NATO's global security challenges.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317427-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317427-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTEstonian Defense Minister Urmas ReinsaluThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) holds a discussion on "Ten Years in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization); Twelve Years in Afghanistan: An Estonian Perspective on the Future of NATO."http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317012-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317012-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Missile DefensePanelists talked about the future of the NATO military alliance, and its missile defense capabilities. Panelists included a former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and several former Defense Department officials. Retired General James Cartwright said that many countries don't want U.S. military presence on their soil, which includes both missile and missile defense systems. He also argued that we do not have the financial means to keep up with our aspirations, and cannot afford standing armies that we have now.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316191-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316191-3Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO DeterrencePanelists talked about the future of and relevance of NATO. Among the topics they discussed were challenges for NATO, such as cybersecurity, Asia's expanding military, and Russia. They responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316191-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316191-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTPresident Obama on SyriaPrior to his meeting with the leaders of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, President Obama and the leaders spoke about a report on the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons on August 21, 2013.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314796-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/314796-3Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO and Future of European DefenseSecretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke to a committee of the European Parliament about the role of NATO and the future of European Union (EU) defense policy. In his comments he said that the EU needed to back up its diplomacy with military efforts so as not to lose its credibility and influence in the world. He called on European member states to shoulder security and defense burdens with the U.S. and other allies. After his remarks, he answered questions on Syria, NATO's relationship with the rest of the EU, and priorities for the EU defense summit scheduled for later in the year.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312684-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312684-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhite House Daily BriefingJay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He said the nomination of General John Allen to NATO commander "will proceed." General Allen's nomination was put on hold while the Pentagon investigated emails that linked to the resignation of CIA director General David Petraeus. Other topics at today's briefing included Secretary Clinton testifying on the Benghazi consulate attack and U.S. foreign policy.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310555-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310555-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Monthly BriefingNATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen gave his monthly briefing to the press. He condemned the continuing violence in Syria, and the recent shooting down of a Turkish military jet by Syria. He reiterated that NATO had no intentions of becoming involved in Syria.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306878-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306878-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Monthly News ConferenceNATO Secretary General Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues. He addressed talks with Pakistan, troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, and NATO relations with Russia.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306397-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306397-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTG-8 and NATO SummitsBritish Prime Minister Cameron updated House of Commons members on recent G-8 and NATO summits held in the United States.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306197-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306197-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Summit Closing News ConferencePresident Obama spoke to reporters at the close of the NATO Summit. He focused on an agreement among member nations to wind down combat operations in Afghanistan by 2014, but warned that the Taliban remained a "robust enemy" and NATO's gains on the ground were fragile.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306150-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306150-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen PhonesTelephone lines were open for comments on NATO's plan for Afghanistan.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306129-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306129-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Summit Opening Plenary RemarksPresident Obama welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the NATO Summit in Chicago. In some brief remarks to reporters, the president talked about the meeting's agenda including the transitioning of Afghan security, the Alliance's defense capabilities, and its extended partnerships with other nations.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Summit Remarks on AfghanistanPresident Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke briefly to reporters about the strategic partnership agreement reached between their two nations earlier in the year, and the eventual transition of security to the Afghan people.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTNATO Secretary General on NATO SummitNATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke with reporters in Chicago at the start of a NATO Summit. He talked about the priorities of the two-day meeting which will largely focus on the future security of Afghanistan. He also spoke about a possible "rush-to-the-exit strategy" among nations, his views on the new French government's role in Afghanistan, and the protests and demonstrations surrounding the summit.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-1Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTG-8 and NATO SummitsStephen Flanagan and Kati Suominen talked about the G-8 and NATO summits, held respectively at Camp David and in Chicago, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included G-8 members' decision to move from austerity toward growth policies and German reaction to the shift, keeping Greece in the eurozone, ending the war in Afghanistan, and missile defense of Europe over Russian objections.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-4Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTReport From the NATO SummitMissy Ryan talked about the agenda for the NATO leaders meeting in Chicago. The summit on May 20-21 was the first time an American city other than Washington, D.C. had hosted a NATO summit.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-3Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen PhonesAs President Obama was hosting G-8 members at Camp David over the weekend and NATO members were to attend a summit in Chicago starting on May 20, telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Do international alliances matter?"http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTU.S. and Europe NATO Capabilities GapPanelists talked about the challenges facing NATO in light of budget cuts by U.S. and several other member countries. Among the issues they addressed were the roles and responsibilities of member nations, as well as levels of spending by various countries facing difficult economic problems. They responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305999-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305999-2Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT